Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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