Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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