Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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