Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand 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 intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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