Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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