Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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