Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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