Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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