Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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