Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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