Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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