Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses 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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