Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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