Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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