Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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