Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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