Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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