Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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