Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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