Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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