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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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