Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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