Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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