Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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