Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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