Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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