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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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