Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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