Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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