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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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