Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major 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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