Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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