Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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