Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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