Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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