Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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