Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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