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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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