Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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