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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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