Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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