Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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