Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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