Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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