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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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