Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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