Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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