Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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