Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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