Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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