Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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