Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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