Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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