Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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