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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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