Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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