Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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