Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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