Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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