Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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