Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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