Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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