Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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