Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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