Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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