Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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