Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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