Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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