Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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