Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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