Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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