Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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