Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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