Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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