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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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