Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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