Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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