Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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