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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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