Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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