Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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