Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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