Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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