Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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