Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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