Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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