Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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