Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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