Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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