Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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