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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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