Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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