Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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