Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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