Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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