Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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