Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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