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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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