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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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