Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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