Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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