Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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