Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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