Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the major 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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