Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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