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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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