Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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