Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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