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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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