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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand 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 educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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