Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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