Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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