Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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