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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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