Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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