Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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