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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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