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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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