Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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