Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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