Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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