Find out more about the 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 (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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