Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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