Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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