Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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