Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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