Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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