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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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