Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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