Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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