Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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