Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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