Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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