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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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