Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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