Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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