Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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