Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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