Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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