Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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