Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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