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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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