Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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