Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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