Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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