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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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