Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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