Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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