Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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