Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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