Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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