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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing 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 inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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