Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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