Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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