Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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