Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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