Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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