Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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