Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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