Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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