Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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