Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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