Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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