Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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