Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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