Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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