Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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