Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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