Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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