Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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