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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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