Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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