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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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