Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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