Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major 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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