Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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