Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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