Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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