Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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