Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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