Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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