Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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