Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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