Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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