Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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