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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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