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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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