Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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