Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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