Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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