Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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