Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning enable learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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