Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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