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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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