Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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