Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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