Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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