Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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