Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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