Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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