Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews 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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