Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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