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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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