Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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