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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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