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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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