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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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