Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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