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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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