Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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