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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources