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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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