Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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