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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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