Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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