Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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