Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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