Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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