Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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