Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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