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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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