Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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