Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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