Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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