Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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