Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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