Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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