Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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