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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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