Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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