Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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