Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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