Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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