Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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