Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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