Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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