Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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