Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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