Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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