Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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