Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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