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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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