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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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