Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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