Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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