Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the dramatic 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 thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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