Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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