Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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