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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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