Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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