Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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