Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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