Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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