Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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