Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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