Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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