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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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