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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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