Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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