Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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