Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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