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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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