Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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