Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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