Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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