Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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