Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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