Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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