Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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