Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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