Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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