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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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