Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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