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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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