Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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