Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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