Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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