Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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