Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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