Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally 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 online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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