Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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