Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important 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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