Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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