Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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