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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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