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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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