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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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