Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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