Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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