Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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