Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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