Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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