Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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