Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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