Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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