Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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