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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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