Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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