Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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