Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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