Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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