Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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