Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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