Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores 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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