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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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