Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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