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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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