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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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