Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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