Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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