Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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