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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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