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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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