Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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