Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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