Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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