Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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