Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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