Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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