Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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