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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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