Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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