Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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