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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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