Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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