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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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