Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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