Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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