Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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