Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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