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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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