Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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