Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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