Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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