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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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