Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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