Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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