Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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