Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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