Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always 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 institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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