Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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