Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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