Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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