Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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