Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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