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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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