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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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