Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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