Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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