Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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