Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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