Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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