Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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