Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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