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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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