Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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