Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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