Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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