Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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