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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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