Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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