Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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