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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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