Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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