Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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