Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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