Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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