Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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