Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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