Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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