Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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