Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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