Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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