Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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