Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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