Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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