Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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