Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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