Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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