Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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