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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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