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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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