Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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