Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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