Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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