Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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