Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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