Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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