Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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