Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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