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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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