Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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