Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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