Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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