Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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