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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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