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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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