Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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