Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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