Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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