Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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