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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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