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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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