Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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