Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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