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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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