Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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