Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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