Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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