Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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