Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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