Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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