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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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