Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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