Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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