Find out more about the cutting-edge 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 (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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