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 and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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