Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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