Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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