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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner 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 a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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