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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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