Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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