Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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