Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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