Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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