Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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