Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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