Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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