Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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