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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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