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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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