Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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