Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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