Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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