Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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