Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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