Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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