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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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