Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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