Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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