Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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