Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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