Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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