Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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