Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers 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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