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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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