Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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