Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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