Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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