Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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