Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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