Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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