Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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