Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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