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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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