Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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