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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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