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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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