Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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