Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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