Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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