Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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