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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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