Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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