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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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