Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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