Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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