Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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