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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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