Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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