Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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