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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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