Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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