Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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