Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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