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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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