Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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