Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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