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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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