Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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