Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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