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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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