Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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