Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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