Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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