Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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