Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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