Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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