Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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