Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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