Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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