Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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