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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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