Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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