Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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