Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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