Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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