Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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