Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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