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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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