Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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