Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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