Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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