Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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