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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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