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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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