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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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