Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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