Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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