Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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