Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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