Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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